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MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC - (Marketwire - 15 décembre 2011) - Bombardier Aerospace a
annoncé aujourd'hui que l'avion Bombardier 415 a franchi une étape importante en moins de 20 ans de durée de vie : plus de 200 000 heures de vol depuis sont entrée en service.
« Étant donné le montant limité de temps de vol spécialisé réel par an, il est pour le moins impressionnant que le programme Bombardier 415 ait atteint ce niveau remarquable de 200 000 heures de vol pendant lesquelles il a largué plus de cinq milliards de litres d'eau », a déclaré Michel Bourgeois, Président, Avions Spécialisés et Amphibies & Formation Aviation Militaire chez Bombardier Aerospace. "It is no wonder many believe that the Bombardier 415 aircraft is one of the most successful aerial firefighting aircraft programs in history," added Mr. Bourgeois.
Including the recent order from an undisclosed customer, Bombardier has booked firm orders for a total of 84 aircraft, and to date, 76 Bombardier 415 aircraft are in service with more than 18 operators worldwide.
The production of the Bombardier 415 aircraft integrates a high level of craftsmanship and is adapted to meet the requirements of customers. A team of in-service support experts is available at all times to assist the operators.
The Bombardier 415 has a normal cruise speed of 333 km/h (180 ktas) and in an average mission of 11 kilometres (six nautical miles) distance from water to fire, it can complete nine drops within an hour, delivering 55,260 litres (14,600 U.S. gallons) of fire suppressant. The aircraft is also offered in a multi-purpose version, the Bombardier 415 MP aircraft, for search and rescue, maritime patrol and environmental protection, while maintaining its firefighting capability. Malaysia and Greece have each taken delivery of two Bombardier 415 MP aircraft for special mission roles.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.9 billion, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available atwww.bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
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